Top 4 Motorcycle Claim Challenges

May 22, 2017
By
Pierce, Herns, Sloan & Wilson, LLC

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Motorcycle accidents contribute to thousands of fatalities and tens of thousands of injuries
each year in the United States. Thus, as a motorcyclist in the state of
South Carolina, an accident involving serious injury is something you
must prepare for.

However, one common misconception among both motorcyclists and motor vehicle
drivers is the idea that motorcycle accident claims are similar to
car and
truck accident cases. Although there share some of the same aspects, motorcycle accident
cases are complex by a variety of unique factors.

The following are the top four unique challenges of motorcycle accident lawsuits:

The negative perception of motorcyclists. Bikers are often viewed negatively in regards to litigating a personal
injury suit. Because motorcyclists typically avoid traffic by weaving
through it or splitting lanes, many people consider this type of behavior
as reckless and even negligent.

Injuries are generally more serious. In most cases, motorcyclists often suffer more severe injuries compared
to someone involved in a car accident. The obvious explanation is that
a motorcyclist does not have the same amount of protection to shield them
from bodily harm. An attorney needs to determine the level of compensation
that a person should recover due to these issues.

A lack of documentation from the scene of the accident. Since motorcyclists typically sustain more serious injuries compared
to drivers of cars and trucks, it may not be possible to gather all of
the information necessary to succeed in a
personal injury claim. Not only can an injured motorcyclist rely on a police report for
any information regarding the accident, but visiting a doctor immediately
after the injury can help document the full extent of the injuries.

Juries are typically not familiar with motorcycle operations. Most people find themselves unaware of the mechanics of motorcycles and
how motorists tend to have better control over a motorcycle while moving.
Safe operation practices are relayed to the jury to help determine liability.

If you suffered an injury in a motorcycle accident in SC that was caused
by a negligent party,
contact our Charleston personal injury attorneys at
PHSW today.

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